Cervical Health: Beyond Screening, Focus on Immunity, Gut, Lifestyle

• Cervical Health Awareness Month in January 2026 highlights a shift towards "Integrated Wellness" in India, emphasizing holistic prevention.
• Medical experts stress that preventing cervical cancer, a leading preventable cancer, involves immunity, gut health, stress management, and lifestyle choices, not just screening and vaccination.
• Immune resilience is crucial for clearing HPV infections, the primary cause of cervical cancer; a "360-degree ecosystem" combines modern medicine with Ayurveda, Yoga, and Naturopathy.
• Dr. Geeta Jain and Dr. Shefali Bharadwaj emphasize that immunity, gut health, stress, and daily habits are interconnected, influencing overall well-being and cervical health.
• Chronic stress, poor gut health, and lifestyle choices can weaken the immune system, hindering its ability to clear HPV infections and potentially leading to cervical cell changes.

Why It Matters: Long-term cervical health requires a holistic approach, integrating immunity, gut health, and lifestyle with medical interventions.